#FilmFetishFacts | Rocky V. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut Screening | Film Screening | About | November 11, 2021
The most triumphant sports-drama franchise in history returns to select theaters nationwide for a one night only exclusive engagement on November 11th, 2021 with Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky V. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut. After more than 35 years, director, writer and star Sylvester Stallone reshapes Rocky IV, delivering 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage. The fight …
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#FilmFetishFacts | Brooklyn Book Festival | Art Festival | September 26, 2021 – October 4, 2021
#FilmFetishFacts | Warner Bros., Wonka | U.S. Theatrical | December 15, 2023
Willy Wonka origin film starts shooting in the UK with Timothée Chalamet and Rowan Atkinson
Shooting has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ Wonka, with Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (upcoming Dune, Call Me By Your Name) in the titular role and filmmaker Paul King (the Paddington films) at the helm. Wonka is based on characters by Roald Dahl and is inspired Dahl’s most beloved characters, Willy Wonka. The film takes place …
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#FilmFetishFacts | JVC | Announcement | September 9, 1976
The president of JVC introduces the first VCR device to use VHS tapes – the Victor HR-3300 – in Japan on this day in 1976. The device went on sale Halloween Day that same year.
#FilmFetishFacts | JVC | Firsts | October 31, 1976
JVC began selling the HR-3300 in Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan on this day. The model becomes the first VCR to use VHS tapes ever sold.
#FilmFetishFacts | JVC | Announcement | October 28, 2008
The last standalone JVC VHS-only unit was produced.
#FilmFetishFacts | The Toll of the Sea | Firsts, World Premiere | November 26, 1922
The Toll of the Sea – the first successful two-color (red and green) Technicolor feature film – premiered in New York City. This film was considered lost for many years. It was restored in 1985 from the original camera negative.
